November 14th

TIFFIN– “The whole world was in flames.”
Those words were spoken by retired Major General Robert Sentman as he spoke to a crowd Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Middle School’s third annual Veterans Day Program.
Special guest Gen. Sentman described WWII and the rapidly-dwindling number of veterans of that conflict. Six men who fought for their country during World War II received special recognition before a crowd of approximately 150 veterans, family and friends who attended the event organized by eighth grade social studies teacher Kim Meller.

By B. Adam Burke
North Liberty Leader
IOWA CITY– School officials are courting voters for a Feb. 5, 2013, district-wide vote to change the way they fund facilities.
Taking a long-term perspective, Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) administrators are campaigning for votes in favor of a new revenue purpose statement (RPS) to construct or renovate buildings district by district.

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
IOWA CITY– The ballot measure for a new $46.8 million justice center in Johnson County was shot down last Tuesday, Nov. 6.
With a total count of 35,403 to 28,202, (unofficial until Wednesday’s canvass) a majority of the county’s 75,463 voters said yes, but the measure required 60 percent of the total vote to pass. It only received 56 percent.
Johnson County supervisor Terrence Neuzil said there were obviously things about the proposal that residents didn’t like, but its narrow defeat indicates there is still momentum to address the issue.

IOWA CITY– The ballot measure for a new $46.8 million justice center in Johnson County was shot down last Tuesday, Nov. 6.
With a total count of 35,403 to 28,202, (unofficial until Wednesday’s canvass) a majority of the county’s 75,463 voters said yes, but the measure required 60 percent of the total vote to pass. It only received 56 percent.
Johnson County supervisor Terrence Neuzil said there were obviously things about the proposal that residents didn’t like, but its narrow defeat indicates there is still momentum to address the issue.

SOLON– When that last point fell against them, tears streamed down the faces of the Lady Spartans’ volleyball team.
They hugged, then they wiped their eyes and stood with the runner-up trophy in the center of the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.
Solon, ranked No. 6 in Class 4A, had taken on the top three seeds in the tournament and had almost run the table, just running out of points to play against the No. 1 team, Charles City, in the 4A final Saturday in Cedar Rapids.

IOWA CITY– Area students can thank the pioneering work of an Iowa City Community School District employee named H. Troy Wentzien (pronounced went-zeen) who led the way in bringing ICCSD (and Solon) school technology to the front of the class in Iowa and the U.S.
Starting in 1993, Wentzien built ICCSD’s system-wide network, even updating to fiber optic lines, in a process that continues today as nearly all ICCSD schools are lined with fiber optic networks.

“Safety Not Guaranteed” (2012, R, Comedy) Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel.
“A Cat in Paris” (2010, PG, Animated/Family/Adventure) In Paris, a cat who lives a secret life as a cat burglar’s aide must come to the rescue of Zoe, the little girl he lives with, after she falls into a gangster’s clutches. (This film was nominated last year in the Best Animated Feature category of the Academy Awards).

Early-out movies will be shown at the library on Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20, beginning at 1 p.m. The Monday movie is 95 minutes, PG-rated “Madagascar 3,” and showing on Tuesday, Nov. 20, is “Tangled” also rated PG and lasting 100 minutes.
Movies are shown in the meeting room and most attendees prefer to sit on the floor. The library does have a few bean bag chairs but not enough for everyone. Kids are more than welcome to bring in pillows or comfy seat-like things of their own for early out movies.

SOLON– The Solon Community Pantry is organizing a “Turkey to Table,” ready-to-cook Thanksgiving dinner to be delivered to area families who might not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal.
Families who are unable to attend Our Lord’s Church free Thanksgiving meal may call 319-430-8655 or 319-333-5037 to arrange for a meal that will contain a frozen 8-10 pound turkey or larger plus all the fixings for a holiday meal. The meals will be delivered to homes Tuesday, Nov. 20.

SOLON– The public is invited to the second annual Holiday Vendor Fair, Sunday, Nov. 18, from 1 until 4 p.m. at Lake MacBride Golf Club (3891 Pro Rd. NE). The fair will have chocolate samples, prizes and great shopping from numerous vendors.